The Senior Graphic Designer generates and manipulates graphic images, animations, sound, text and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs. Uses knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, films, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets such as websites and CD-ROMs. Being a Senior Graphic Designer typically requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization. In addition, Senior Graphic Designer typically reports to a manager. Being a Senior Graphic Designer contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Graphic Designer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
Senior Graphic Designer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts;
- Produce a broad range of digital and print collateral;
- designing fact sheets, annual reports and additional material;
- Must have video editing, grading and formatting skills;
- Outstanding portfolio of work that demonstrates creative, strategic and high quality design across a broad range of projects and platforms;
- Work with internal SME’s within the business;
- Content creation including photography and illustration;
- Website design and development (Shopify);
- UX/UI – Have existing skills OR the ability to upskill and learn – UX design and research, UI design (Sketch, Invision, UXPin etc);
- Web and online – design and maintenance of web and social media properties;
- providing support in digital/graphic design where needed;
- content design of intranet and websites;
- Create a diverse range of designs including layouts for in-house collateral, flyers, EDMs, website, blog and social media;
- Presentations and documents – design of PowerPoint presentations and Word documents;
- design layout of corporate plans.
Requirements:
- At least 3 – 5 years experience in a similar position;
- Outstanding portfolio of work that demonstrates creative, strategic and high quality design across a broad range of projects and platforms;
- Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects software;
- Enthusiasm for the design process and excellent attention to detail;
- Formal qualification in graphic design highly desirable;
- Must have a portfolio demonstrating a broad knowledge of brand related graphic design;
- Successful candidates will come to the role with a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite;
- Expert level knowledge of Shopify and Mailchimp.